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MJ58 BKY

2008 Dodge Nitro

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,737 mi
Last recorded118,737 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Dodge Nitro69,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BKY
MakeDodge
ModelNitro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,697 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,527 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel nut missing

Offside Front wheel nut missing

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,908 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 78,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 65,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and will require attention in the near future.

Front N/S tyre has excessive wear on outer edges and minor cuts that will require attention.

How Reliable is the Dodge Nitro?

Based on 31,689 MOT tests across 1,995 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,279
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,995
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,177
parking brake recording little or no effort 805
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 712
Registration plate lamp not working 709
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 607
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MJ58 BKY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 69,431 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Nitro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ58 BKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ58 BKY is a 2008 Dodge Nitro, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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